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The Cuban missile crisis brought the United States and the Soviet Union closer to nuclear war than any other event during the Cold War. President John F. Kennedy put the odds of war at “somewhere bet…
On Monday, I posted my nominees for ten Cold War histories worth reading. But many people don’t have the time or patience to plow through comprehensive histories. So for TWE readers looking to save t…
Last month, I did a series of posts commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the arrival of U.S. combat troops in Vietnam on March 8, 1965. Today marks another significant date in the Vietnam War: t…
Happy Sixth Birthday to the U.S. Space Force!
The U.S. Space Force completes its sixth year as it seeks to secure U.S. interests in space.
Ten Elections to Watch in 2026
Numerous countries will hold elections in 2026. Here are ten to watch.
Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2026.
Thanking America’s Veterans
Veterans Day recognizes those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps!
America’s third oldest military service turns 250 today. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps, wish their service a happy birthday.
Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Navy!
America’s second oldest military service turns 250 today. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the U.S. Navy, wish their service a happy birthday.
Trump Addresses the UN General Assembly
The president denounced the evils of immigration and renewable energy to the meeting of world leaders.
Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force
The United States Air Force marks seventy-eight years of service today.
Happy Birthday to the United States Army!
America’s oldest military service turns 250 on Saturday. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the Army, wish their service a happy birthday.
The President’s Inbox Recap: The China-Philippines Standoff
Maritime clashes between China and the Philippines over contested waters in the South China Sea threaten the balance of power in the Pacific and may draw in the United States.
